Supply Chain Matters

JULY 14, 2022

In this regular edition of our featured column, Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , we provide highlights of two noteworthy supply chain management focused technology development efforts which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based multi-industry supply chain readership.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Its best-in-class automation and integration technologies have catapulted Ruby Has to one of the top fulfillment providers in the industry. Esther has also held SVP and VP roles with retail marketing technology companies specializing in mobile, ad tech and data analytics. About Ruby Has Fulfillment. Locations across the U.S.

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QAD

AUGUST 10, 2023

This flexibility has provided businesses with a competitive edge, especially when it comes to e-commerce and marketing automation. Let’s explore the reasons why having a flexible, cloud-based solution is crucial for e-commerce and marketing automation. Why is it Important to Have a Flexible, Cloud-based Digital Commerce Solution?

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Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

of warehouse and fulfillment space relieves pressure on brands as Stord executes on its mission to make supply chain a competitive advantage ATLANTA, June 23 -- Stord , the Cloud Supply Chain leader, announced expanded warehouse capacity in three key U.S. Additional 780K+ sq ft.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights two February 2023 published indexes of supply chain volatility both reflecting moderation of disruption and higher logistics costs. © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. value reported for January.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog continues to highlight for readers specific global and regional supply chain indices that depict both trending production activity levels, as well as supply chain volatility. Newly published indices reflecting global supply chain volatility and U.S. in March.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Its best-in-class automation and integration technologies have catapulted Ruby Has to one of the top fulfillment providers in the industry. Esther has also held SVP and VP roles with retail marketing technology companies specializing in mobile, ad tech and data analytics. About Ruby Has Fulfillment. Locations across the U.S.

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

As climate change risks grow — rising sea levels, change in precipitation patterns, extreme droughts and heat waves, and intensification of hurricane events — global supply chains are vulnerable to major disruptions. An insurance company actually provided a global flood map as a new strategic planning tool for risk management.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights two additional indices of global and US supply chain volatility relative to July 2022 global supply chain activity levels. Global Supply Chain Pressure Index. Additional Supply Chain Matters Perspectives. Bob Ferrari. All rights reserved. .

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters posting we highlight published September 2022 indices of global supply chain volatility ( GSPI ) and US Logistics Index ( LMI ) activity trends along with our view of the implications. The takeaway for September was that global manufacturing activity officially fall below the 50.0

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Kevin Hill with Quality Scales Unlimited who shares his expertise regarding the key trends in supply chain and transportation management. . Supply chains, both international and domestic, are under constant pressure to reduce their costs and enhance performance at the same time.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights two additional May 2022 indicators of supply chain volatility as well as logistics services trending. In an update published earlier this month, we highlighted various quantitative data related to global and regional supply chain PMI indices for May.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The company’s Sparks, Nevada based gigafactory can also produce megapacks. © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. The post Tesla Makes Plans for Megapack Battery Production in China first appeared on The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group / Supply Chain Management.

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QAD

APRIL 18, 2024

For OEMs , the aggressive timeline for adopting new technologies and adjusting production plans remains the same. At the heart of this transition is President Joe Biden’s vision to foster a domestically centered BEV supply chain, as propelled by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This initiative aims to bolster U.S.

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AFFLINK

JULY 12, 2018

Uber’s self-driving trucks, known previously as Otto, have already begun delivering cargo in routes between Nevada and California – and have apparently taken thousands of trips , although the company has been secretive regarding further details. When Will Autonomous Vehicles Enter Your Supply Chain?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is the Digital Supply Chain? In the next few years, the technologies you’ve taken for granted, and the ways we interact with them, are going to change forever—and rework our lives along the way. Watch for these technologies to change our culture in the next five years.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights the published November 2023 U.S. What supply chain management and line-of-business teams should take special note of were the stated reasons for November’s significant decline. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights this week’s release of the U.S. A further manifestation has been operational and financial impacts to high-flyer logistics technology start-ups. © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. The reported May value of 47.3

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of the March Logistics Manager Index which indicates that U.S. Freight Rates Reach Six Year Low Milestone first appeared on The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group / Supply Chain Management. freight rates have reached their lowest levels in nearly six years. Separate U.S.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Countries worldwide have announced policies to promote the shift toward green technologies—especially electric vehicles (EVs). It has been one of the key minerals in the transition to greener technologies like electric vehicles. What is Nickel? Mining lithium is a challenging task, though. To produce one ton of lithium requires 2.2

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Today, there are 8 states in the country, including Nevada, California, Michigan, Florida, North Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, and Arizona that are allowing the testing of self-driving vehicles on certain roadways.”. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued federal policy for the safe testing and deployment of automated vehicles.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights February global manufacturing and supply chain indices and challenges relative to product demand and supply network imbalance levels in the first quarter of 2022. Global Supply Chain Pressures Index. Federal Bank of New York. The Prices index declined 0.5

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2017

It was a relatively quiet week for supply chain and logistics news, but here are the items that caught my attention. Tesla developing self-driving tech for semi-truck, wants to test in Nevada (Reuters). Oracle Introduces Major Innovations to Supply Chain Management Cloud. The Best Place for a New Warehouse?

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ThroughPut

JUNE 21, 2022

the Industrial AI Supply Chain pioneer, today announced the addition of retired U.S Today, amidst rampant supply chain disruptions, U.S. ThroughPut’s data-driven approach to solving the Public Sector’s key operational and supply chain challenges is highly instrumental in delivering value across the entire spectrum.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2016

Supply chains everywhere are under immense pressure. Driven by globalisation and customers whose power to dictate to suppliers is ever greater, supply chains in every sector and niche are becoming more complex and subject to greater degrees of risk and volatility. 1) Supply Chain Visibility.

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QAD

MARCH 26, 2024

At the heart of this transition is President Joe Biden’s vision to foster a domestically centered BEV supply chain, as propelled by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The comparison to China’s influence over battery materials being greater than OPECs over oil underscores the strategic importance of diversifying supply chains.

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AB&R

JANUARY 10, 2019

The great news about supply chain compliance is that AB&R® makes it a breeze. Supply chain compliance may include things such as employee labor laws, hazardous material handling, and environmental concerns. Labels and Supplies. A compliant barcode is just the first step to supply chain compliance.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

There are many value propositions associated with cloud (or software-as-a-service) solutions, but the two most cited are lower upfront costs and faster time-to-value as compared to on-premise implementations. I first wrote about commerce graphs more than two years ago in Facebook Graph, Through a Supply Chain Lens.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 29, 2016

Now, before I spontaneously combust in my house-turned-sauna, let’s go to this week’s supply chain and logistics news: Amazon to step up UK tests of delivery drones (The Telegraph). Growing global trade, e-commerce B2B sales, and sprawling dynamic supply chains demand the transparency and efficiency of online freight.

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AFFLINK

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Here we’ll take a brief look at how clean energy reform will affect your supply chain optimization strategy long-term. Luckily, green energy technologies are becoming more affordable for small and big businesses alike. The company’s 10 million square foot factory in Nevada is 100% powered by renewable resources.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2017

With corrected vision, here is the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Longshoreman Union Leader Stalls Planned Work Shutdown (WSJ – sub. Boston startup raises $10M for retail software that predicts inventory needs (Boston Business Journal). How did I get here? Mexico Warns U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added perspectives on the release of the U.S. Similar trends were highlighted in our Supply Chain Matters summary of the May 2023 LMI report. For these reasons, Supply Chain Matters will provide a context for both of these dimensions. The June value of 45.6

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

” As I turned down my bed, amused by the coverage of the primary election results of South Carolina and Nevada on CNN. Globally, why is there not a vision for Supply Chain 4.0? We are very early in our journey to define the digital supply chain and extend the concepts to building a digital, outside-in value network(s).

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Techgistics

DECEMBER 22, 2016

2016 was an incredible year for tech in logistics as companies both large and small are working on some transformative technologies not just for logistics, but for society as a whole. The software and hardware is available now. Photo by Oakozhan/iStock / Getty Images. The big question will be what is the future for America’s 3.4

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights additional developments, evidence and added signs that reinforce that there will be no peak holiday focused surge in transportation and logistics in the latter half of 2023. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides another update on ongoing strategic sourcing and operational developments occurring among electric vehicle focused supply and production networks. Included in this update are Tesla , Rivian Automotive and Mercedes Vans , along with recycling technology start-up efforts.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2020

In 2015, CUB revived the “heard earned thirst” campaign, replicating the original narration with the help of technology. It aimed to provide brewers with the tools to make the beer at the lowest possible cost. Corona’s supply chain pivot. Support your marketing efforts with brewery software.

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